KASHIMA and MITO

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PG-308

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Access:
"Rose Liner" Bus

Narita
Airport Sta.
JR
JR Tokyo Sta.

Narita Sta.

JR

JR

Kashima Jingu Sta.

"Kashimago" Bus

Kashima
Rinkai
Tetsudo
Oarai
Kashima
Train Line

Mito Sta.

2hrs. 20min.

To
JR Narita Sta.

Kashima Jingu
Sta.

Kashima

Kashima Jingu
Sta.

From
Narita Airport

Type of transportation

Time required

One way fare ()

JR "Airport Narita" train

12~20 min.
(10~17 min. from
Terminal 2. Sta.)

250

JR (Narita Line & Kashima Line)

(Change at JR Sawara Sta.)

2 hrs.

820

JR Limited Express train " Ayame "

(Stops every sta. after Sawara.)

1 hr. 20 min.

1,630
(Includes reserved seat
charge from Narita Sta.)

Highway bus " Kashimago"*

2 hrs. 20 min.

1,780

JR (Sobu Honsen Line, Narita Line & Kashima Line)

(Change at JR Sawara, and Chiba Sta.)

3 hrs. 15 min.

1,890

JR Limited Express train " Ayame "

(Stops every sta. after Sawara.)

2 hrs. 15 min.

3,100
(Reserved seat)

JR Limited Express train " Super/ Fresh Hitachi "

1 hr. 10 min.

4,090

Highway bus " Rose Liner "

2 hrs.

3,000

JR Narita Sta.

Tokyo Sta.

Tokyo Sta.

Ueno Sta.
Narita Airport
Mito Sta.
Tokyo Sta.
Shinjuku Sta.

Highway bus " Mitogo "*

2 hrs.
2 hrs. 20 min.

2,080

* Please note that Japan Rail Pass is not valid for "Kashimago" & "Mitogo" even though some of them are operated by JR Bus.

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KASHIMA and MITO

KASHIMA
Kashima is a city with a population of 63,100 on the Pacific coast
in the east south of Ibaraki Prefecture. Its known for Kashima
Jingu Shrine dedicated to a god of martial arts.
correspond to those on the map on page 4/4.

Places of Interest:
Kashima Jingu Shrine (), 7-min. walk from JR Kashima
Jingu Sta., is one of the three great shrines of the eastern domains.
The sacred trees behind the main sanctuary are estimated to be
1,200 years old. The shrine has been designated as an Important
Cultual Property. Nearly 300 cultural treasures are exhibited to the
public in the Treasure Hall. Open: 9:00 16:00. Closed: Dec. 25.
Admission: Free (Treasure Hall: 300.).
Kashimako Port Fishing Pond () 15 min. by taxi
from JR Kashima Jingu Sta. A fishing pond built inside the Kashimako
Port lets you enjoy fishing in comfortable surroundings. Beginners are
welcome. Open: 8:00 17:00 (Jan. Apr., Nov. Dec.), 7:00 19:00
(May Oct.). Closed: Tue. When Tue. falls on a national holiday, it's
open and closed following day & Dec. 29 Jan.3 Admission: 200.
Kashima Port Sightseeing () 20 min. by taxi from
Kashima Jingu Sta. Sightseeing boats of Kashimako Port operate on
weekends and holidays. Departure at 13:30. 45-min. cruise (1,200).

Kashima Shiroyama Park (), 5-min. walk from JR

Kashima Jingu Sta., is filled with cherry blossoms and mountain azaleas in spring, and a number of events are held here, including a
Cherry Blossom Festival in early April.
Shiosai-Hamanasu Park (Observation Tower) (
) 10-min. walk from Chojagahama Shiosai Hamanasu
Koenmae Sta. on Oarai Kashima Line (Kashima Rinkai Railway).
Approximately 7,000 sweet briers bloom in this seaside park during
the months of May and Jun. Its symbol is the Observation Tower (
)(45 m high), where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view.
It is linked with a variety of facilities, including a planetarium, local history museum, art gallery, a spot for rope climbing, a thrilling 154 mlong jumbo slide and a mechanical clock.
Observation Tower: Open: 9:00 16:30. Closed: Mon. and the day
after national holidays. Admission: 300.
Kashima Soccer Stadium (), 10 min.
by taxi from JR Kashima Jingu Sta. or in front of the Kashima Soccer
Stadium Sta. opening only on the dates of games, is a home of The

Kashima Antlers, professional soccer team, formed in 1991 with

the full support of the citys political and business circles. They
boast the countrys first genuine soccer stadium.

MITO
Places of Interest:
Kairakuen Park, Mito City (), 20 min. by bus from JR Mito
Sta., is one of the three great Japanese gardens in Japan and is famous for
3,000 plum trees which are full in bloom in Feb. You can catch a glimpse of
the elegant lifestyle of the daimyo (feudal lords) of the time at the
Tokugawa Shogunate Nariaki's second home Kobuntei built in 1842.
Open: 6:00 19:00 (Apr.1 Sep.15), 7:00 18:00 (Sep.16 Mar.31).
(Kobuntei: 9:00 16:00. Admission: 190 Closed Dec.29 31.)
Tokugawa Museum () 10 min. by taxi from JR Mito
Sta., on Joban Line, the museum exhibits varieties of expensive holdings
over 30,000 collections left by the first Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa and
his son Yorifusa. Open: 10:00 16:30, until 17:00 (enter by 30min. before
the closing time) on Sat., Sun. and national holidays. Closed: Mon.,Tue.
and days after national holidays. and irregularly Admission: General
exhibitions: 630, Special exhibitions: 8401,050.
URL : http://tokugawa.gr.jp/museum_info_e.htm

Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History () 15 min.

by bus from JR Mito Sta., was established in 1974 in order to display the
history of Ibaraki Prefecture. In the main building, exhibitions and historical
records are mainly displayed. Open: 9:30 17:00.(enter before 16:30)
Closed: Mon., days after national holidays, replace exhibitsperiod and
Dec.29Jan.1. Admission: 150, Special exhibitions: 580.
Art Tower Mito (), 10 min. by bus from JR Mito Sta. is a
cultural complex that includes a concert hall, theater, art gallery, shops and
restaurants. You can also enjoy wonderful view of the city from the 100meter high observatory (200). English tour of the Art tower are available
if you book at least 1 week before your visit (Tel: 029-227-8111
(500).Open: 9:30-18:00 (Sat. and Sun. till 19:00) Closed: Mon.
URL: http://www.arttowermito.or.jp/index2.php

OUTSIDE MITO
Fukuroda no Taki Waterfall () 10 min. by car from JR
Fukuroda Sta. One of the three largest waterfalls in Japan. Because of its
seasonal changes in appearance, the waterfall is also known as the Four
Seasons Waterfall. Passing through the Kanbaku Tunnel, you'll have a
great view of the waterfall from the observation platform, Kanbakudai.
The area around the waterfall has many specialties, including gamecocks
and freshwater trout. Kanbaku Tunnel passage costs 300. Open: Daily.
9:00 17:00 (Nov. Apr.), 8:00 18:00 (May. Oct.).
Suigo Itako Ayame Matsuri (Iris Festival) ()
10-min. walk from JR Kashima Line Itako Sta. In June, the Suigo Itako
Ayame Festival which is held over a period of one month. The whole
town of Itako, will be decorated with 500,000 purple and yellow bloom
irises. A number of traditional Japanese events are to be held at the

three iris gardens in the city (Maekawa, Hitachi-tonegawa and

Sengenshita). Admission: Free.
Kasama-yaki Pottery () The history of Kasama-yaki pottery
is said to have begun 220 years ago. It has been designated as a traditional Japanese handicraft. Kasama-yaki pottery can especially be found
in Yakimono-dori (Pottery Avenue). Pottey classes are also available.
Oarai Marine Tower (), 20-min. walk from
Oarai Sta., is the symbol of Oarai City. From the 60 m-high observation room, the Pacific Ocean, Mt. Tsukuba, and when it is clear, Mt.
Fuji can also be taken in. There is a restaurant where you can enjoy
meals with splendid view. Open: 9:00 21:00 (Mar. Aug.), 9:00
18:00 (Sep. Feb.). Closed: Dec.28 Dec. 30. Admission: 330.

Suggested Sightseeing Route in Mito

20 min.
10-min.
2-min.
Mito Sta. north exit Ibaraki Prefectual Museum of History Kairakuen Park Tokiwa Shrine/Giretsu-kan

bus

walk

walk

15-min.
15-min.
15-min.
4-min.
8-min.
Tokugawa Museum Art Tower Mito Kodokan Mito Castle Site Mito Sta.
walk

walk

walk

walk

walk

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Accommodations:
Name of facilities

Tel.

Kashima:
1 Kashima Heights (P)
2 Hotel Ganke (R)
3 Jingu Hotel (H)
4 Yoshimiya Ryokan (R)
5 Hotel Kobori (R)
6 Business Hotel Suzusho (BH)
7 Ikedaya Ryokan (R)
8 Ryokan Kasagake (R)
Kamisu:
9 Kashima Central Hotel (H)
10 Aton Palace Hotel (BH)
11 Kashima Park Hotel (BH)

Name of facilities

Tel.

Mito City:
12 Mito Keisei Hotel (H)
13 Holiday Inn Mito (H)
14 Hotel Season (H)
15 Kairakuen Youth Hostel (YH)
16 Mito Prince Hotel (H)
Daigo-machi:
17 Hotel Kajikaen (R)
Itako City:
18 Itako Hotel (R)
19 Ayame Ryokan (R)
20 Suiunso (R)

(0299)82-7941
(0299)82-3451
(0299)83-2211
(0299)82-1306
(0299)82-1311
(0299)84-6611
(0299)82-5391
(0299)82-4642
(0299)92-5511
(0299)92-4411
(0299)90-0500

(029)226-3111
(029)300-1100
(029)227-0008
(029)226-1388
(029)227-4111

(0295)72-5151
(0299)62-3130
(0299)62-2127
(0299)62-2550

Remarks:

1
H
R
P
YH
BH

more than 15,000 yen

8,001 yen 15,000 yen
8,000 yen or less

14 correspond to those on the map on page 4/4.

Hotel
Rate for a twin room.
Ryokan
Rate per person
Pension
Rate per person
Youth Hotel
Rate per person
Business Hotel Rate per person

Mito City

118

349

Art Tower Mito

50

Ibaraki Prefectural 9
Museum of history

15

10

Tokiwa Shrine

118

Kairakuen Park 7

Kairakuen Sta.*

8 Tokugawa Museum

12

Mito Sta.

Senba Lake

14

16
13

Mito City hall

*Kairakuen Sta. opens when plum trees festival is held in the period of mid-Feb.
to late Mar.
7 10 correspond to those on page 2/4.
12 16 correspond to those on page 3/4.

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